Strategic Finance Consultant

Spencer Clarke Group Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in Central London is seeking a Strategic Finance Consultant on an interim basis to support through critical funding reforms and financial restructuring. This high-impact role requires extensive public sector experience and knowledge of local government financial procedures, offering a competitive daily rate of £685 to £950, hybrid working, and a commitment to strategic planning.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities

Free DBS checks

Post Placement Aftercare

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a senior level within the public sector.
• In-depth knowledge of local government legislative matters.
• Experience in managing MTFS processes.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead on the MTFS process.
• Lead on the financial impact from Business Rates reset.
• Advise on mitigations from funding reform.

Skills

Corporate finance

Public sector experience

CIPFA

ACCA

CIMA

Education

Fully qualified Accountant

Job description

Strategic Finance Consultant

My client is a Local Authority in Central London who are looking to appoint a Finance Consultant on an interim basis. Spencer Clarke Group are working in collaboration with the council to recruit to the post.

About the role:

Based in London (Hybrid):

We are seeking an experienced senior finance professional to support a london borough through a critical period of funding reform, strategic planning, and financial reset. This is a high-impact interim post, ideally suited to someone with strong corporate finance and local government knowledge.

What's on offer:

• Salary: £685 - £950 per day, inside IR35.

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid working. (Occasional Meetings)
• Contract type: Contract (35 hrs a week)
• Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

Support and lead on the MTFS process and advice on mitigations from the funding reform. Lead on the Funding Reforms.

Lead on the financial impact from the Business Rates reset.

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Fully qualified Accountant - CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA.
• Significant Experience at a senior level within the public sector. (MTFS)
• in-depth knowledge of the legislative and other matters facing local government in the department service areas, both at present and in the future.

How to apply

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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